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Colorado Avalanche vs. Boston Bruins: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 25, 2025

Updated on:
Jan 25, 2025 1:51 PM
The Boston Bruins look to extend their home win streak as they host the Colorado Avalanche at TD Garden on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The Bruins, led by their strong 15-7-3 home record, aim to build on their 1-0 series lead over the Avalanche in the regular season series. The Avs, meanwhile, will try to capitalize on their 14-9-0 road record to even the series and hand the Bruins a rare home loss.
Colorado Avalanche vs Boston Bruins

Current Odds

COL
BOS
Over
3.5
+154
Under
3.5
-179
COL
-1.5
+110
BOS
+1.5
-125
COL
ML
-388
BOS
ML
+350

Avalanche vs Bruins statistics

Stat Avalanche Bruins
Goals For per Game 3.29 2.72
Goals Against Average 3.10 3.14
Shots per Game 29.3 27.6
Shots Against per Game 26.6 28.5
Power Play Goals 30 21
Power Play Goals Against 26 38
Short Handed Goals 3 4
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 338 544
Power Play Percentage 20.4 13.4
Penalty Kill Percentage 79.5 75.6

Boston Bruins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/23/25 vs Ottawa Senators W 2-0
1/22/25 @ New Jersey Devils L 5-1
1/20/25 vs San Jose Sharks W 6-3
1/18/25 @ Ottawa Senators L 6-5 SO
1/14/25 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 6-2

Colorado Avalanche recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/22/25 vs Winnipeg Jets L 3-2 OT
1/20/25 vs Minnesota Wild L 3-1
1/18/25 vs Dallas Stars W 6-3
1/16/25 vs Edmonton Oilers L 4-3
1/14/25 vs New York Rangers W 3-2 OT

Boston Bruins injuries

  • Cole Koepke (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Jeremy Swayman (G): Day-To-Day
  • Trent Frederic (C): Day-To-Day
  • Mark Kastelic (C): Injured Reserve
  • Charlie McAvoy (D): Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche injuries

  • Oliver Kylington (D): Injured Reserve
  • Miles Wood (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Valeri Nichushkin (RW): Out
  • Samuel Girard (D): Day-To-Day
  • Jonathan Drouin (LW): Day-To-Day

Avalanche vs Bruins game info

Type Info
Venue TD Garden
Location Boston, MA
Puck drop Sat 1:00 PM
TV NESN

Avalanche vs Bruins predictions

The showdown at TD Garden is almost here, and if you're following the Colorado Avalanche closely, you've likely got your eye on Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon. Rantanen, sitting with an impressive 25 goals, is poised to break through the Boston defense yet again. His knack for finding the net at the most opportune times is uncanny, and against the Bruins, he’ll likely be eyeing his twenty-sixth. Now, imagine MacKinnon weaving through the Bruins’ defense, his vision setting up scoring opportunities left and right. With 56 assists to his name, it's like he has a sixth sense for finding his teammates on the ice. Both players are critical to Colorado’s success, and their performances in Boston could be game-changers.

Switching gears, let's dive into what’s happening on the Bruins’ end, particularly with David Pastrnak. Despite being day-to-day with injury concerns, Pastrnak remains a wild card for Boston; the sort of player who can electrify a game in minutes if he hits the ice. Given his tally of 23 goals and 33 assists, Bruins fans will be hoping he’s able to return and make an impact. His influence is palpable whenever he plays. Beyond Pastrnak, the Bruins will need to rely heavily on their depth, looking to players like Brad Marchand to step up. Marchand's experience could be their key to unlocking the Avalanche's defense and keeping their home win streak alive.

Now, if you're considering who might come out victorious in this NHL face-off, it’s bound to be a tight one. Both teams come in with strong records and skilled players. However, the home-ice advantage that the Boston Bruins boast often gives them that extra edge. Not to mention the energy of the TD Garden crowd, which turns up the heat. Colorado might have the odds slightly in their favor, but with Boston’s determination to protect their home turf, my bet leans towards the Bruins sneaking out a win. What do you think? Will the Bruins maintain their winning streak, or will the Avalanche slide through with a road victory?

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